Anita Dalton
Camanche,IA
Summary
Accomplished municipal department director with a proven track record enhancing financial operations and efficiency. Expert in ERP system management and fostering teamwork. Effectively streamlined processes, significantly improved budget accuracy, and led a department of 6 FTEs. Skilled in business process improvement and budget planning.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Director
City of Clinton
10.2013 - Current
- Oversee and direct the financial activities of the city, including the General Fund and multiple Proprietary Funds.
- Direct the annual audit function.
- Coordinate and direct the budget process for the city including leading budget workshops for the City Council, reviewing department budget requests with department directors; and completing budget submission according to state requirements.
- Establish, implement, and review internal control procedures and financial policies for the city.
- Facilitate process improvements by automating manual tasks and increasing efficiency within the finance function.
- Streamlined financial processes by implementing an integrated financial management system and a budgeting and forecasting module.
- Manage a department of 6 FTE's.
- Acted as CHRO from January 2017 until June 2024.
Cost Analyst
Archer Daniels Midland Company
05.2011 - 10.2013
- Provided monthly cost information to plant management and corporate accounting to include month-end inventories, yield calculations, and summaries of costs.
- Maintained Sox compliance for the Clinton wet mill.
- Served as liaison between the Clinton plant and Corporate.
- Performed detailed review of all costs associated with a multi-million dollar wet mill corn processing facility.
- Collaborated with the engineering team, manufacturing, and corporate accounting to verify that quality standards were met.
Accounting Manager
Wild Rose Casino & Resorts
01.2009 - 05.2011
- Managed journal entries, reconciliations, and payroll processing for 300 employees.
- Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
- Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review.
- Managed a staff of 5 FTE's.
Corporate Accountant
Frontier Hospitality Group
01.1990 - 01.2009
- Oversaw the accounting functions of 4 hotels located in Eastern Iowa to include payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial statement preparation.
- Conducted thorough variance analyses to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve budgeting accuracy.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Business Management
Mount St. Clare College
ClintonSkills
- Attention to Detail
- Strong Communication Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Business process improvement
- Budget Planning
- ERP System Management
Timeline
Finance Director
City of Clinton
10.2013 - Current
Cost Analyst
Archer Daniels Midland Company
05.2011 - 10.2013
Accounting Manager
Wild Rose Casino & Resorts
01.2009 - 05.2011
Corporate Accountant
Frontier Hospitality Group
01.1990 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Business Management
Mount St. Clare College
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